MAUI HOLIDAY EVENTS (DECEMBER)

ISLAND-WIDE / PUBLIC EVENTS

1. Santa’s Arrival by Outrigger Canoe
   1. Location: Wailea Beach (fronting Wailea Beach Resort)
   1. Dates: Usually Dec 23 or 24 (annual tradition)
   1. Info:

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hnmmc-wailea-beach-resort-marriott-maui/experiences/festive/

• Holiday Lights & Christmas Decorations
  • Location: Lahaina Cannery Mall, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, Shops at Wailea
  • Info:

https://www.govisithawaii.com/maui-christmas-events-activities/

• Holiday Crafts Fairs & Marketplaces
  • Locations: Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center (Kahului), Shops at Wailea, local pop-ups
  • Info: https://www.queenkaahumanucenter.com/events/https://www.shopsatwailea.com/events/

• Whale Watching Season Begins
  • Location: Lahaina & Ma‘alaea Harbors
  • Tours:

Pacific Whale Foundation – https://www.pacificwhale.org/cruises/ Trilogy – https://sailtrilogy.com/

  EVENTS BY HOTEL/RESORT

GRAND WAILEA (WALDORF ASTORIA

• Holiday Feast (Christmas Day Dinner)
• Kid Activities (cookie decorating, crafts)
• Live holiday music
• Location: Wailea
• Info:

https://www.grandwailea.com/experiences/festive/

WAILEA BEACH RESORT (MARRIOTT)

• Santa Arrival by Canoe
• Christmas Eve Storytime with Mrs. Claus
• Holiday keiki workshops
• Location: Wailea
• Info:

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hnmmc-wailea-beach-resort-marriott-maui/experiences/festive/

THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA

• Holiday Market (local vendors, crafts)
• Tree lighting & resort-wide decorations
• Christmas Day “Holiday Harvest Dinner” at Banyan Tree
• Location: Kapalua
• Info:

https://event.marriott.com/jhmrz-the-ritz-carlton-maui-kapalua/eventshttps://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/jhmrz-the-ritz-carlton-maui-kapalua/experiences/holidays/

HYATT REGENCY MAUI

• Drums of the Pacific Christmas Eve Luau
• Drums of the Pacific Christmas Day Luau
• Location: Kāʻanapali
• Info:

MONTAGE KAPALUA BAY

• Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Prix-Fixe Dinners at Cane & Canoe
• Holiday wellness + keiki activities
• Location: Kapalua
• Info:

https://www.montage.com/kapaluabay/experiences/upcoming-events/

FAIRMONT KEA LANI

• Christmas Dinner Events
• Gingerbread displays & Santa appearances
• Location: Wailea
• Info:

 NEW YEAR’S EVENTS (DEC 31→ JAN 1)

ISLAND-WIDE / PUBLIC EVENTS

1. New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Wailea
   1. Location: Off Wailea Beach (Grand Wailea area)
   1. Time: Midnight
   1. Info:

https://www.govisithawaii.com/maui-new-years-eve-fireworks-special-celebrations/

• NYE Fireworks Viewing Cruises
  • Locations: Depart from Lahaina or Ma‘alaea
  • Operators:

Pacific Whale Foundation: https://www.pacificwhale.org/cruises/ 

Ali‘i Nui: https://aliinuimaui.com/

Trilogy: https://sailtrilogy.com/

Pride of Maui: https://www.prideofmaui.com/

NEW YEAR’S EVENTS BY HOTEL/RESORT

GRAND WAILEA

• NYE Backyard BBQ
• NYE Outdoor Movie Night
• Midnight Fireworks on Wailea Beach
• 21+ After-Hours Party
• Location: Wailea
• Info:

https://www.grandwailea.com/experiences/festive/

THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA

• New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
• Champagne Toast + Live Music
• Location: Kapalua
• Info:

https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/jhmrz-the-ritz-carlton-maui-kapalua/experiences/holidays/

HYATT REGENCY MAUI

• Drums of the Pacific New Year’s Eve Luau
• Location: Kāʻanapali
• Info:

MONTAGE KAPALUA BAY

• NYE Four-Course Dinner at Cane & Canoe
• NYE Cocktail Lounge + Live Music + Midnight Toast
• New Year’s Day Brunch
• Location: Kapalua

• Info:

https://www.montage.com/kapaluabay/experiences/upcoming-events/

WAILEA BEACH RESORT (MARRIOTT)

• Live DJs / sunset parties
• Family-friendly NYE programming (varies annually)
• Location: Wailea
• Info:

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hnmmc-wailea-beach-resort-marriott-maui/experiences/festive/

ANDAZ MAUI

• NYE Gala Dinner & Dancing
• Special Chef Tasting Menus
• Location: Wailea
• Info:

https://www.hyatt.com/andaz/en-US/oggan-andaz-maui-at-wailea-resort

OTHER SEASONAL OPTIONS (NOT HOTEL-SPECIFIC)

Road to Hana Private Tours (holiday availability varies)

https://www.roadtohanatours.com/ 

Haleakalā Sunrise or Sunset Tours https://www.tourmaui.com/

Snorkel Tours (Molokini, Honolua)

Four Winds: https://www.fourwindsmaui.com/ 

Redline Rafting: https://redlinerafting.com/

Lahaina & Upcountry Holiday Dining

OpenTable listings: https://www.opentable.com/hawaii/maui-restaurants